BLK — BlackRock Inc.
$962.11
Target: $1309.00 (+36.3%)
P/E Ratio
20.0
P/E Forward
19.5
Dividend
2.4%
Market Cap
$165.4B
EPS
$48.09
Consensus
Strong Buy
What they do
BlackRock is the largest investment management firm in the world, founded in 1988 by Larry Fink. It manages about $14 trillion in assets for institutional clients (pension funds, sovereign funds, central banks, insurers), financial intermediaries, and individual investors in over 30 countries.
It operates multiple product lines: iShares is the largest ETF platform globally (~32% of the global market with $4.2 trillion in assets under management). It also manages active strategies in stocks, bonds, multi-asset, and alternatives. Its technology platform Aladdin processes risk analytics for over $25 trillion in assets, generating high-margin recurring revenue.
In 2025, it aggressively expanded into private markets with the acquisitions of HPS Investment Partners (private credit) and Preqin (private market data). 2025 revenue was $24 billion (+19% year-over-year), with record net inflows of $698 billion, and an operating margin of about 45%.
Why we like it
BlackRock is at the intersection of multiple long-term trends: the shift from active to passive investing (iShares), the growth of private markets (HPS/Preqin), and the technologization of asset management (Aladdin). Its dominant position creates a powerful cycle: scale → lower fees → more inflows → more scale. Record net inflows of $698 billion in 2025 demonstrate asset consolidation with BlackRock.
17 consecutive years of dividend increases, yield of about 2.4% with an annual payout of $22.92 per share. Forward price vs. profit of 19.5x against estimated 2026 earnings per share of $54.42. Strong Buy consensus from 27 analysts with a target of $1,309 (~36% upside). A rare combination of reliable and growing dividends, long-term trends, and high-margin tech revenue.
Key Risk
Market downturns directly reduce BlackRock's income as it charges fees as a percentage of assets under management — a prolonged bear market compresses earnings and valuation simultaneously. The recent drop from $1,220 to $960 (21% drawdown from the 52-week high) illustrates this sensitivity.
Additional risks: fee compression in ETFs with Vanguard and Schwab pushing expense ratios toward zero; political and regulatory pressure over ESG (13 Republican states have accused BlackRock of anti-competitive climate activism); and integration risk of the HPS and Preqin acquisitions.
This is educational and informational content, not financial advice. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Vectorial Data picked BLK on 2026-03-31 at $962.11.
Full Research
BlackRock Inc. (BLK) — Research Completo
Precio: $962.11 | P/E Forward: 19.5 | Div Yield: 2.4% | Market Cap: $165.4B
¿Qué es BlackRock?
BlackRock es el administrador de activos más grande del mundo, gestionando ~$14 trillones en activos bajo gestión (AUM). Fundada en 1988 por Larry Fink, ha crecido de un startup de una sola oficina a la firma financiera más influyente del planeta.
Marcas y Plataformas
| Marca | Descripción | AUM/Alcance |
|---|---|---|
| iShares | Plataforma de ETFs #1 global | $4.2T AUM, ~32% market share global |
| Aladdin | Plataforma de analítica de riesgo y gestión de portafolio | $25T+ en activos gestionados en la plataforma |
| BlackRock Funds | Fondos mutuos e institucionales | Suite completa multi-activo |
| HPS Investment Partners | Crédito privado (adquirida 2025) | Expansión en alternativos |
| Preqin | Datos y analítica de mercados privados (adquirida 2025) | Infraestructura de datos |
Números Clave 2025
| Métrica | Valor |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $24.0B (+19% YoY) |
| AUM | $14.0 trillones |
| Net Inflows | $698B (récord) |
| Margen Operativo | ~45% |
| Empleados | ~19,000 |
| Países | 30+ |
Dividendo — 17 Años Consecutivos de Crecimiento
- Dividendo anual: $22.92/acción ($5.73 trimestral)
- Yield: 2.4%
- Crecimiento: 17 años consecutivos de aumento
- El dividendo se ha más que cuadruplicado en la última década
El Flywheel de BlackRock
Escala → Menores comisiones → Más atractivo para inversionistas → Más flujos → Más AUM → Más revenue → Más inversión en tecnología (Aladdin) → Mayor retención → Más escala
Análisis de Analistas
| Métrica | Valor |
|---|---|
| Consenso | Strong Buy |
| Analistas | 27 |
| Target Promedio | $1,309 |
| Target Rango | $1,170 - $1,486 |
| Upside | +36.3% |
Riesgos Principales
- Sensibilidad a mercados — Revenue = % de AUM, un bear market comprime todo
- Compresión de comisiones — Vanguard y Schwab presionan expense ratios a cero
- Presión ESG política — 13 estados republicanos vs. BlackRock
- Integración HPS/Preqin — Adquisiciones grandes conllevan riesgo de ejecución
- Scrutinio antimonopolio — El tamaño de BlackRock invita regulación
Valuación Actual
| Métrica | Valor |
|---|---|
| Precio | $962.11 |
| P/E Forward | 19.5x |
| EPS Forward | $54.42 |
| 52-Week High | $1,219.94 |
| Drawdown actual | -21% del máximo |
Conclusión
BLK a $962 está 21% por debajo de su máximo de 52 semanas — una oportunidad atractiva para el administrador de activos más dominante del mundo. Con $14T en AUM, flujos récord de $698B, 17 años de dividendo creciente al 2.4%, y 36% de upside según analistas. La expansión en mercados privados (HPS) y tecnología (Aladdin) diversifica el revenue más allá de comisiones de gestión tradicionales.
Research fecha: 31 Mar 2026 | Próxima revisión: Sep 2026
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Past performance does not guarantee future results.